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BP51 AEB

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 50,791 miles on the clock, averaging 4,610 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for BP51 AEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,791
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,610

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading50,791 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,071
Average per year4,610
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BP51 AEB 19k27k35k43k51k '06'13'10

Check BP51 AEB

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,071 miles
PASS
Mileage44,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,720 miles
Since last MOT+4,992 miles
PASS
Mileage39,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,369 miles
PASS
Mileage35,359 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage31,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
PASS
Mileage26,414 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage22,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
PASS
Mileage18,594 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 AEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BP51 AEB

What car is BP51 AEB?

BP51 AEB is a green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BP51 AEB?

The last recorded mileage for BP51 AEB was 50,791 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP51 AEB passed its MOT?

BP51 AEB has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2013.

Is BP51 AEB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP51 AEB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BP51 AEB?

BP51 AEB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.